Kasper Schmeichel Compares Cape Verde Underdog Story To 2016 Leicester City

The underdogs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have advanced to the round of 32, where Cape Verde will face defending champions Argentina. For FOX Sports’ Kasper Schmeichel, the resilience of Cape Verde reminded him of his own underdog story in the Premier League. 

Schmeichel, a former goalkeeper for the Denmark national team and Leicester City FC, recalled the emotions surrounding a heroic story like Cape Verde's.

"You play without fear. You play for the joy of playing. I love the fact that...